IT Systems Engineer

Job Description

AllSTEM Connections has a need for a IT Systems Engineer in Topeka, KS. This is a 6‑9 month contract with possible extensions. This will be an onsite position. No C2C’s at this time please.

The primary responsibility of this position is to install and maintain critical IT infrastructure. Work involves supporting servers, storage and hardware, system software, and peripherals. Additionally includes troubleshooting local area (LAN) or wide area (WAN) networks along with PC support when needed. Exceptional customer service and communication skills are needed alongside strong team oriented focus but with the ability to work independently.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides primary LAN/Server/PC support
• Plan, test, and implement upgrades to our Business systems
• Integrate new software applications
• Evaluates and recommends alternative solutions on vendor capabilities to provide required products and services
• Conducts research on emerging products, services, protocols and standards
• Provides application orientation and basic customer IT training
• Troubleshooting servers, software, drivers, Active Directory, GPO, DHCP, DNS, Microsoft applications and specialized agency applications
• Deploying and analyzing system patches on servers and workstations
• Monitoring and configuring backup jobs for servers
• SAN and NAS installations, configurations, monitoring and maintenance
• Scripting knowledge of Power Shell, VBScript, command line, bash, etc.
• Strong analytical skills with root cause analysis skills
• IT Inventory management on all new and existing hardware and software licenses
• Ability to work with hardware and software engineers to install, configure and maintain systems along with the skills to install servers and appliances from the ground up
• Responds to employee questions by email, in‑person, or over the telephone
• Assists customers in obtaining system repairs or conducting the repairs directly
• Recommends, installs, and configures new desktop systems
• Ensures user requirements are met with regards to applications installed
• Ensures agency security policy is enforced by patching workstations and peripherals and following best security practices. Manages Antivirus solution on clients
• Develops or maintains procedures and reference material for system operation and technical support. Develops, maintains and publicizes business and system procedures for system users. Develops and maintains training materials for users or system support staff

Seven to ten years of system administration including configuring, installing and troubleshooting of operating systems, software, and hardware and connecting peripherals. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

High School Diploma or equivalent with experience;
Associate’s degree of Technical School with experience;
College degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field with experience.

Driver License (In‑state travel is expected) #3412.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company offers major medical, dental, vision, 401k, and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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